- Must visit
Gallerie dell'Accademia
A leading Venetian art museum with masterpieces by Bellini, Titian, Veronese, and Tintoretto in a grand former confraternity building.
Cheapest price
€43
Average price
€51
Fastest journey
5 h 22 m
Average duration
6 h 6 m
Trains per day
9
Distance
253 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Riomaggiore station to Venice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Riomaggiore station to Venice will cost around €51 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €43.
It's difficult to get from Riomaggiore station to Venice without transferring at least 2 times.
5 TERRE EXPRESS 12305 · Regionale 18399+
Intercity 592
5 TERRE EXPRESS 12303 · Regionale 18393+
FRECCIAROSSA 9426
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22923 · Regionale 18415+
FRECCIAROSSA 9428
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22935 · Regionale 18403+
FRECCIAROSSA 9432
Regionale Veloce 3265 · Regionale 18413+
FRECCIAROSSA 9423
Regionale Veloce 12321 · Regionale 4028+
FRECCIAROSSA 9416
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22935 · Regionale 18403+
FRECCIAROSSA 9432
Regionale 12211 · Regionale 18425+
FRECCIAROSSA 9406
Regionale Veloce 3265 · Regionale 18413+
FRECCIAROSSA 9423
5 TERRE EXPRESS 12303 · Regionale 18393+
FRECCIAROSSA 9426Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Riomaggiore station to Venice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €34. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €34, and a bus costs an average of €33.
Distance: 157 miles (253 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€42 Average price Cheapest | €46 Average price | €57 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 44m Average total duration Fastest 5h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 30m Average total duration 6h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Riomaggiore station to Venice:
A train is €4 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Riomaggiore station to Venice costing on average €46.
Other travel options to Venice take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 0m.
Tickets start at around €42 compared to roughly €57 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €15. The journey takes 5h 14m versus 3h 53m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Riomaggiore station to Venice trains for today, Monday, August 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:02 AM Riomaggiore station | 8h34 | 7:36 PM Venice | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:02 PM Riomaggiore station | 8h34 | 8:36 PM Venice | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, August 18 | |||||
Regionale 12211 · Regionale 18425+ FRECCIAROSSA 9406 | 5:13 AM Riomaggiore station | 6h21 | 11:34 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 12321 · Regionale 4028+ FRECCIAROSSA 9416 | 9:12 AM Riomaggiore station | 5h22 | 2:34 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 12321 · Regionale 18409+ Intercity 588 | 9:12 AM Riomaggiore station | 7h04 | 4:16 PM Venice Mestre | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Riomaggiore station to Venice run on average 10 times per day, taking around 5h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €34 but you can travel from only €33 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 02:39, the last at 13:02. The fastest train covers the 157 miles (253 km) distance in 5h 22m.
Distance 157 miles (253 km) |
Average train duration 5h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price €34 |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 5h 22m |
First train 2:39 AM |
Last train 1:02 PM |
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Cheapest Day Mon |
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A leading Venetian art museum with masterpieces by Bellini, Titian, Veronese, and Tintoretto in a grand former confraternity building.
Peggy Guggenheim’s former home presents an outstanding modern art collection with Picasso, Pollock, and Dalí overlooking the Grand Canal.
Venice’s civic museum of art and history in Piazza San Marco, with neoclassical rooms, imperial apartments, and important city collections.
Venice’s monumental main square is framed by arcades, museums, and the basilica. It is the city’s ceremonial heart and a classic first experience.
The broad canal-side promenade east of San Marco offers open lagoon views, landmark hotels, and one of Venice’s best waterside walks.
This lively central district around the market and bridge mixes commerce, everyday Venetian life, and some of the city’s most photogenic canal scenes.
Creamed salt cod whipped with olive oil, traditionally served on grilled polenta. A classic Venetian bacaro snack with roots in lagoon trade routes.
Rice cooked with fresh peas, somewhere between soup and risotto. It is a beloved spring dish, especially linked to the feast of Saint Mark.
Soft white polenta topped with tiny lagoon shrimp. This seasonal cicchetto showcases Venice's historic connection to its lagoon seafood.
Refined Michelin-starred restaurant in a historic palace, celebrated for elegant Venetian tasting menus and polished canal-side dining.
Historic, lively bacaro near Rialto known for creative cicchetti, seafood small plates, and a standing-room wine bar atmosphere.
Well-known traditional restaurant with a broad Venetian menu, including sarde in saor and seafood risotto, in a comfortable classic dining room.
Venice is pricier than many Italian cities, especially near major sights. Hotels, dining, and canal transport raise costs, though cicchetti bars and off-center stays can help.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great restaurant service is appreciated, but not required. Small taxi rounding and café change are enough.
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Venezia Santa Lucia -> Piazza San Marco, Venice
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Riomaggiore station to Venice by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Venice, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Riomaggiore station to Venice trains use the Riomaggiore to Venezia Santa Lucia station pair, with some services arriving at Venezia Mestre. Use this guide to compare Riomaggiore station and Venice train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Riomaggiore has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food options include: Binariozero, Enoteca Dau Cila
Ticket office support is available at Riomaggiore.
Available at Riomaggiore: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Riomaggiore: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Riomaggiore: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Villa Argentina, Hotel La Zorza, Hotel Due Gemelli.
Venezia Santa Lucia has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: GROM Ice Cream, Venchi Cioccolato, Bistrot, Tentazione Café, L’Artenl Gelato
Free WiFi available throughout station. ATMs are located inside the main retail area.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00. Information desks are located in the main passenger area.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Platform 1.
Available at Venezia Santa Lucia: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Venezia Santa Lucia: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Venezia Santa Lucia: Wheelchair access, step-free access to platforms.
Nearby hotels include Venice Times Hotel, Hotel Antiche Figure, Hotel Abbazia.
Venezia Mestre is 8 km from Venice city centre. Public transport options include:
Venezia Mestre has practical services for this route, including Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: McDonald’s, Chock Full O'Nuts, Puro Gusto, Juice Bar, Rossosapore
ATMs are located by Forexchange on the ground floor.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 20:30. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage storage is provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor.
Available at Venezia Mestre: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Venezia Mestre: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Venezia Mestre: Full accessibility facilities, including toilets, ramps, wheelchairs, elevators and a mobility assistance center.
Nearby hotels include Best Western Hotel Tritone, The Plaza Hotel, Hotel Villa Constanza.
Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo (Parcheggio Bus) is 7 km from Venice city centre. Public transport options include:
Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo (Parcheggio Bus) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: There are several cafes and restaurants inside.
Free Wi-Fi available in the terminal. ATMs are aTMs available at the entrance and near platforms.
Ticket office support is available at Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo (Parcheggio Bus).
Available at Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo (Parcheggio Bus): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo (Parcheggio Bus): Wheelchair accessible with elevators and ramps.
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